A few days ago I planted the first of what will be many seed trays in the glasshouse here at Struan Farm, of both veggies and flowers. I started, predictably, with tomatoes. Yes, lots of different heirlooms, some once again from Mr. V. from Dargaville, some I saved myself from last year, some from King's Seeds, and some from Bristol's, a new source I discovered this year. Oxheart, Mexican Pink, Big Red, Beefsteak, etc. etc. etc.
I've also started some chiles, parsley (curly for my hedge in the rose garden), and marigolds, echinops, and scabiosa. Heaps more to do in the coming weeks, but it's a start.
I've also deployed the label maker in a somewhat compulsive (or perhaps desperate) attempt to keep the tomato varieties straight. I'm usually good until they're planted out, at which point I lose track. I'm determined to try better on that score this year, but we'll see what happens. Mr. V. recommends a map. I know permanent marker on wooden sticks doesn't work, don't waste your time with that.
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